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Crane, Walter, 1845-1915

"The Absurd ABC"


I for the Inn where they
wouldn't give beer,
To one with too much
and no money, I fear.
J does for poor Jack and
also for Jill,
Who had so disastrous
a tumble down hill.

[Illustration: KLMNOP]

K for calm Kitty, at dinner
who sat,
While all the good folks
watched the dog & the cat.
L for Little man, gun and
bullets complete,
Who shot the poor duck, and
was proud of the feat.
M for Miss Muffet, with
that horrid spider,
Just dropped into tea and
a chat beside her.
N for the Numerous children
they who
Were often too much for
their mother in Shoe.
O the Old person that
cobwebs did spy,
And went up to sweep 'em
Oh ever so high!
P for the Pie made of
blackbirds to sing,
A song fit for supper
a dish for a king.

[Illustration: QRS]

Q for Queen Anne
who sat in the sun
Till she, more than the lily
resembled the bun
R stands for Richard &
Robert, those men
Who didn't get up one
fine morning till ten!
S for the Snail that showed
wonderful fight,
Putting no less than twenty-four
tailors to flight!

[Illustration: TUV]

T stands for Tom, the son of
the piper,
May his principles change
as his years grow riper.
U for the Unicorn, keeping
his eye on
The coveted crown, and
'ts counsel the Lion.


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